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Overview

The Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver is very simple to use. There is a quick set up process that includes pairing your device with the Receiver. Once this is done, the Receiver will automatically connect to the device it was last paired with, and you will be able to use it with hundreds of apps that require location information.

The GPS Receiver also comes with a useful GPS Status Tool app. (Available Free on the iTunes store). The app is a simple utility application for use with the GPS Receiver. The app shows detailed information from the GPS Receiver including:

Your location (or whether the device is still determining where you are)

How many satellites the device sees and the signal strength of each satellite

The battery level of the GPS Receiver, and whether or not it is charging

The GPS Receiver includes a non-slip pad for use in a cockpit, car or a boat. The non-slip pad will stick securely to most surfaces, including vertical walls and windows. The Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver is not waterproof, but it will withstand light splashes when it is seated properly in the non-slip pad.

A two-piece armband is also included for using the Receiver during hiking, geocaching, jogging, cycling and other outdoor activities. Use the armband without the extension to secure the GPS Receiver around the strap of a backpack, handlebar, etc.

Key Features

High-sensitivity WAAS GPS receiver works with most apps that require GPS

Wirelessly connects to devices via Bluetooth

iPad (All Models)

iPod Touch

iPhone

Bluetooth-Enabled Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops

Android, Blackberry, Windows and OSX Devices

Rechargeable battery lasts up to 8.5 hours

USB charging via the included USB cable

Includes a non-slip dashboard pad

Includes an adjustable strap to attach to an arm or a backpack

Includes 12-28V adapter (XGPS150A)

GPS Receiver shown in car, inside the included non-slip pad.

GPS Receiver inside the included armband.

GPS Receiver secured to a backpack with the included armband.

Specifications

GPS

65-channel SkyTraq GPS chipset

WAAS/EGNOS compatible

Accuracy: +/-2.5m (CEP)

Fast location acquisition times: under 30 secs (warm or cold start)

Position updates: at least once per second

Maximum speed: 1000 kts / 1150 mph

Maximum altitude: 18,000 m / 59,000 ft

Bluetooth

Bluetooth range: 33 ft / 10m

Battery

Full charge lasts for at least 8.5 hours of continuous use

Recharges in 2.5 hours

Plug in to 12VDC source for continuous use

General

Supports both NMEA and Apple protocols

Firmware updateable through USB port

Small and light:

2.25″ (57 mm) square, 0.75″ (19 mm) deep

1.8 ounces / 51 grams

Operating temperature: 14°F – 140°F (-10°C – 60°C)

What You Get

The XGPS150A GPS Receiver+

12-30V Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Mini USB to USB charging cable

Non-slip pad

Status Tool App (free download from the iTunes App Store)

Owner’s manual with warranty information

Apps

The GPS Receiver provides location information to most any app that requests it, so you can now use your iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and Bluetooth-enabled tablets & laptops with many GPS-aware apps, and add dozens of new uses to your device.

Below are some of the apps which we’ve downloaded from the iTunes App Store and Android Market that have been used with the GPS Receiver. This is by no means a complete list – there are hundreds of GPS-aware apps on the market and most of them will work with the GPS Receiver.

The highly-accurate GPS Receiver is great for use with aviation apps, including:

Important: Third party apps are not included with the purchase of any XGPS150 product. Dual cannot guarantee that apps will work with the XGPS150 as updates to apps and operating systems can affect compatibility at any time. Please read all app descriptions carefully before purchasing apps. Dual will not reimburse for apps which do not work or stop working with XGPS150 products. Dual’s customer support is unable to assist with issues or questions about how to use third party apps.